John HALL

(1729-1797)

HALL, John, a Delegate
from Maryland; born near Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Md.,
November 27, 1729; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was
admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Annapolis; member of
the council of safety; delegate to the Maryland convention in 1775;
Member of the Continental Congress in 1775; continued the practice
of law; died on his plantation, “The Vineyard” (now
known as “Iglehart”), near Annapolis, Md., March 8,
1797; interment in the family burial ground on his estate.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present